I found the HC-X2000 just does what I want it to do, I rarely pixel peep or explore dark holes 🕳 at night. It’s not the perfect camcorder, it certainly has its limitations but for form factor and functions it’s working well for me.
i had the HC-X1000 and i just wasnt happy with the low light of video quality, ended up with a sony rx100 mk2 as a replacement since the postman stole my hcx (yes the postman). so, this hcx2000, seems good but still seems to lack that quality video. i guess i might just bite the bullet and but on with a larger censor as i film alot of drag racing and i need zoom that stays in focus.
thanks for the awesome review! im worried about dynamic range for example 9:16 the highlights on the leaves look awful and I feel my iPhone or Sony zv-1 would look better. Its crazy why they don't include or have the option to get a log profile.
Great review! Question: I use the HC-X2000 Camcorder to stream with Atem mini extreme by connecting it with an HDMI cable (I'm not in rec) after 5 minutes the camera turns off. How can I deactivate stand by. Thanks!
Do you have any trouble when using the zoom with focus? Whenever I zoom in on anything I have to manually focus the camera and the touchscreen feature doesn't seem to work either for focus
Thanks for a great film. I may have missed it but do you know if the 3.5mm socket for an external microphone can supply plug-in power for those condenser microphones that can use it - and is this the same for the HC-X1500 camcorder version? Many thanks.
Yes fortunately the battery has a lip on the bottom of it allowing you to remove the battery with ease. I use a Manfrotto ART 501PL rectangular camera plate.
When would you use 50hz compared to 59? Nothing in stupid manual telling you why, when, nothing . Computer can't read MOV files or HEVC. How do you fix that ? Software for this? Computer doesn't read anything recorded using 50hertz either. Nightmare.
50hz is UK and 59hz is the USA, Adobe Premiere is a professional video editor for Windows and Mac, and it supports a list of video formats for editing including .MOV files, remember this is the latest version. Sounds like your computer software is too old to read these files.
A very useful and comprehensive review that helps greatly when making a considered choice. Thank you all for making and sharing.
Finally some actual night footage from this camera! Thank you.
I found the HC-X2000 just does what I want it to do, I rarely pixel peep or explore dark holes 🕳 at night. It’s not the perfect camcorder, it certainly has its limitations but for form factor and functions it’s working well for me.
Thank you, great review. Torn between buying this and the Sony Z90 which is a few years old now.
get nx80, same innerds without the pro outs
Fantastic guide. This helped me hugely, thank you.
Interesting presentation. I own a X1500 and I realy love it
I love this. Thank you
A very practical and knowledgeable review, thank you.
Where on Earth are the AX53 & VX1 successor? The 4K60 camcorders for
Thank you for the video.
Very good review. Many thanks.
Is it true I that it can match up well with the GH5? I shoot with this in Cine D and want to use a Gh5 for a B camera
i had the HC-X1000 and i just wasnt happy with the low light of video quality, ended up with a sony rx100 mk2 as a replacement since the postman stole my hcx (yes the postman). so, this hcx2000, seems good but still seems to lack that quality video. i guess i might just bite the bullet and but on with a larger censor as i film alot of drag racing and i need zoom that stays in focus.
Great Video review thank you, time for me to click that button & buy
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thanks for the awesome review! im worried about dynamic range for example 9:16 the highlights on the leaves look awful and I feel my iPhone or Sony zv-1 would look better. Its crazy why they don't include or have the option to get a log profile.
Great review! Question: I use the HC-X2000 Camcorder to stream with Atem mini extreme by connecting it with an HDMI cable (I'm not in rec) after 5 minutes the camera turns off. How can I deactivate stand by. Thanks!
Do you have any trouble when using the zoom with focus? Whenever I zoom in on anything I have to manually focus the camera and the touchscreen feature doesn't seem to work either for focus
Great camera. Nice movie!
Thank you for video, what do you think is better Sony AX-700 or this PANASONIC X-2000? Regards
the sony is 8 bit and not capable of 50/60p in 4k
has phase detection af
I have two GH5s but I still love camcorders. I have a Panasonic HPX 270, it kicks the GH5's ass.
How do I increase the brightness and exposure on this camera
Thanks for a great film. I may have missed it but do you know if the 3.5mm socket for an external microphone can supply plug-in power for those condenser microphones that can use it - and is this the same for the HC-X1500 camcorder version? Many thanks.
It works with my RODE Videomicro, sorry can't comment about a camcorder I don't own.
Great review ! Is there a waveform? And is there a log profile? Thx
Under MENU, VIDEO OUT, scroll down to EI ASSIST...WFM MODE. No log profile just Scene files.
How can i pair to computer
Too pricey for a very small sensor.
Nice Footages. I'm Wondering if You can Remove The Battery Easily while the Camera is Mounted on a Tripod?
Yes fortunately the battery has a lip on the bottom of it allowing you to remove the battery with ease. I use a Manfrotto ART 501PL rectangular camera plate.
When would you use 50hz compared to 59? Nothing in stupid manual
telling you why, when, nothing . Computer can't read MOV files or
HEVC. How do you fix that ? Software for this? Computer doesn't read anything recorded using 50hertz either. Nightmare.
50hz is UK and 59hz is the USA, Adobe Premiere is a professional video editor for Windows and Mac, and it supports a list of video formats for editing including .MOV files, remember this is the latest version. Sounds like your computer software is too old to read these files.
You can try converting the files using Handbrake, and/or giving a go at Davinci Resolve with proxies.
Very good comprehensive review, can you confirm it has a Lanc connection?
Yes the LANC is called the Remote and is on the same side as the servo zoom in the middle.
another review shows the camcorder losing AF a few times. Have you come across that? Seems serious
Cant say I have seen this unless filming in low light.
damn panasonic, could of have making a larger sensor... this would be a great camcorder.
and it quality is not as good as sony or canon.
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Oh… So soft at 600mm… Sad